William Phelps

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Phelps
Family Code:
62197
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1836
Died Year:
1865
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
66.5
Skin Color:
Copper

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
James Phelps
First Owner Code:
W20740
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Madison
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Family

Married:
TRUE
Spouse's Name:
Amanda Harber

Military Service

Military Unit:
68th Infantry USCT Company B
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Born in Madison Co KY Enlisted at Plattsburg MO (Clinton Co) Died at New Orleans LA 6/17/1865

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